Kitchen Assistant

PrimeLife Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 14,729 - 20,978; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rates of pay from £12.96

Opportunities for training and progress

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay

Free refreshments during shifts

Refer a Friend scheme with rewards

Job summary

PrimeLife Ltd is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant for our Riversway Nursing Home in Bristol. The role involves preparing meals and ensuring high safety standards in our kitchen while maintaining a welcoming environment for our residents.

We look for candidates with a caring nature and cooking experience. Comprehensive training is provided for those without qualifications. Enjoy competitive pay, fully funded DBS, and various benefits that reward loyalty.

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to make a difference for residents.
• Experience as a Cook is preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and gain qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks, and beverages according to dietary requirements.
• Conduct quality checks on food prepared and stored.
• Assist with food service for dignified dining experiences.
• Maintain stock records and order supplies.
• Ensure a hygienic and tidy kitchen.

Skills

Caring nature

Food hygiene knowledge

Cooking experience

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

This role will be based at Riversway Nursing Home, in the heart of Bristol. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 63 residents, living with a range of physical, age related and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Kitchen Assistant

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.96 to £12.96 per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Free refreshments and snacks whilst on shift
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities of our Kitchen Assistant include

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with our residents’ dietary requirements
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored
• Assisting with food service to allow our residents a dignified dining experience
• Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
• Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records
• Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning tasks

What we’re looking for in our Kitchen Assistant

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. You will be an experienced Cook, ideally holding a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, though this is not essential as Prime Life can support you with the training necessary for this role.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Kitchen Assistant please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!